Opinion Economy Progress report on Vision 2030: so far, so good Halfway through Saudi Arabia's transformation strategy, the verdict has to be: so far, so good Saudi Arabia’s economic health is still reliant on global oil markets, but this dependency is reducing Frank Kane, Editor-at-Large, AGBI
Opinion Infrastructure Saving the old with the new: how tech can revive historic cities Governments are investing in technologies to showcase the rich legacies of cities Technology can help protect heritage locations from multiple modern threats Rajat Chowdhary & Gaurav Jaisinghania, PwC
Opinion Media & Advertising Pay attention to consumers’ changing behaviours during Ramadan Ramadan may seem like a fixture set in tradition, but from a marketing perspective it’s mutating Marketers are looking at ways to understand and capitalise on the days and weeks following Eid Austyn Allison, Middle East advertising expert
Opinion Sustainability Desalination is the answer – but it must be green The region’s water scarcity issue offers an opportunity to lead globally in innovative technology The path forward in addressing water scarcity and pollution demands pragmatic solutions Erin Grover, Climate and supply chain advisor
Opinion Leisure & Hospitality Dubai becomes the centre of the Rolls-Royce universe It's official – the Gulf's long love affair with Rolls Royce has been consummated in Dubai The Gulf's long love affair with the elite motor car is made official Frank Kane, Editor-at-Large, AGBI
Opinion Economy Egypt’s $8bn rescue package brings new challenges Gulf allies have ploughed billions into Egypt over the past decade in the form of investments and deposits International Monetary Fund negotiations have been protracted – to say the least Sami Hamdi, MD, International Interest
Opinion Markets We must build investors’ trust in carbon markets. This is how Instilling confidence among investors in the integrity of carbon markets is essential Voluntary carbon markets are recovering after a difficult couple of years, but there's more to do Naveed Tariq, CEO, Seagrass
Opinion Transport Emirates ‘warms up’ the Miami-Bogota route Testing the market before operating a direct service is a classic Emirates strategy The latest route in a long line of Fifth Freedom destinations John Grant, Partner, Midas Aviation
Opinion Banking and Finance Took them long enough, but at last BlackRock is calling out ESG What investors in the Middle East could not go along with are the 'S' and the 'G' of ESG The US investment giant could have got there sooner if it had listened to the Gulf Frank Kane, Editor-at-Large, AGBI
Opinion Oil & Gas Black gold and realpolitik define GCC-China relations Chinese soft power in the Arab world definitely rises when Uncle Sam stumbles China is playing a growing role in energy transition and economic diversification across all Gulf states Matein Khalid, Investor
Opinion Finance Grey list removal is milestone for investor confidence The UAE's return to conventional status will confirm and strengthen investors' trust Coming off the FATF list is testament to UAE's willingness to improve overall governance Nasser Saidi, Economist, Nasser Saidi and Associates
Opinion People & Lifestyle Fun of the Fair – the wacky world of Art Dubai Art Dubai is not only the whole glam-culture nexus – it's a barometer of the local economy The annual culture blast is a good barometer of the emirate's economic fortunes Frank Kane, Editor-at-Large, AGBI
Opinion Business of Sport Why cricket could be next on the list for Saudi Arabia’s PIF Cricket certainly offers the volume and growth opportunities that Saudi Arabia’s PIF is targeting Saudi Arabia wants sports with mass participation, rich histories and big economies Simon Chadwick, Professor of AfroEurasion sport
Opinion Oil & Gas It’s official: Opec is a source of price stability in oil markets Obsessed by gas's electoral impact, Biden and Trump have made great capital from Opec A report published by the Fed highlights oil producers' role in preventing crude spikes Frank Kane, Editor-at-Large, AGBI
Opinion Banking and Finance Lebanon’s bank restructuring offers a ray of light Lebanon’s bank restructuring offers a ray of light for a solvent economy The government’s recapitalisation proposals signal a step in the right direction Andrew Cunningham, Middle East banking consultant
Opinion Markets Shaping the fate of the Gulf’s capital markets The emerging IPO pipeline will deepen Saudi Arabia's equity culture Economic diversification provides a shot in the arm but conflict is concerning Matein Khalid, Investor
Opinion Media & Advertising Message from Saudi Arabia: good journalism is good business It’s a cliché that you see something new in Riyadh each time you go, but it's true The Saudi Media Forum in Riyadh illustrates the kingdom's growing bravado Frank Kane, Editor-at-Large, AGBI
Opinion Health Gulf’s longevity sector has a long way to go Growing lifespans call for a new approach to medicine, care and nutrition Growing lifespans call for a joined-up approach to personalised medicine, preventative care and nutrition Lina Shadid, Partner, PwC Middle East
Opinion Banking and Finance Gulf’s neobanks must hone the user experience There is a huge opportunity for further innovation in digital banking across the Gulf Digital banking in the region must learn from European pioneers and innovate further Nauman Hassan, Regional director for Mena, Paymentology
Opinion Banking and Finance Rothschild move confirms the new allure of Riyadh With the rest of the world feeling a slowdown, the Arabian Gulf is an oasis of activity Rothschild will be one of the few foreign banks to set up so far in KAFD Frank Kane, Editor-at-Large, AGBI
Opinion Oil & Gas Adnoc’s acquisition strategy could lead to something major One way or another, more global oil and gas assets are going to end up in Gulf hands Abu Dhabi's oil giant is keeping watch as European supermajors shed assets Robin Mills, CEO, Qamar Energy
Opinion Media & Advertising After Tucker-Putin, some advice for media interviews After the Carlson-Putin car crash, here are some more no-nos interviewers should avoid There are some words and phrases that always announce 'car crash ahead' Frank Kane, Editor-at-Large, AGBI
